Sony Str K885 Manual

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Other Operations
1Press DMPORT.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR 
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.
2Start playback of the connected 
component.
The sound is played back on the receiver.
For details, see the operating instructions 
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter.
You need to assign composite video input to 
DMPORT input so that you can view the 
images on the TV screen. 
1Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“6-VIDEO”.
3Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“DMPORT V.”.
5Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the composite video input you 
want to assign to DMPORT 
input.
Initial setting: –NONE 
The assignable composite video input are 
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD and SAT 
inputs.
For example, select “–VIDEO 1”.
When you press DMPORT, the images 
from the component connected to the 
VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack through 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter will  
appear on the TV screen. 
To return to the previous 
display
Press B.
Notes
 Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected 
component by using the remote. For details on 
remote button operation, see page 9. 
 Be sure you have made the video connection from 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver 
(page 60).
 Be sure you have connected the MONITOR 
VIDEO OUT jack of the receiver to the TV (page 
60).
 Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, video output may not be possible.
Tip
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music 
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the 
sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select 
“PORTABLE” (page 51).
Listening to a connected 
component through DMPORT 
connection
Watching a connected 
component through DMPORT 
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Naming inputs
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for 
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with 
the names of the connected components. 
1Press one of the input buttons 
to select the input you want to 
create an index name for.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“5-AUDIO”.
For models of area code SP and AU, you 
can also select “6-VIDEO”.
4Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
5Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.
6Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
The cursor flashes and you can select a 
character. Follow the procedure given in 
“To create an index name” (page 58).
Changing the display
You can check the sound field, etc., by 
changing the information on the display.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display 
changes cyclically as follows:
All inputs except the FM and AM 
band
Index name of the input* t Selected input t 
Sound field currently applied
FM and AM band
Preset station name* t Frequency t  
Sound field currently applied
* Index name appears only when you have assigned 
one to the input or preset station (page 58, 62). 
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the 
input name.
Note
Character or marks may not be displayed for some 
languages. 
						

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Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off 
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the 
power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display 
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 
t OFF
When sleep timer is activated, the display 
dims.
Note
If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver 
after the display dims, the display brightens up. 
After a while, the display dims again if no button is 
pressed.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver 
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears 
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep 
timer will be canceled.
Recording using the 
receiver
You can record onto a CD-R using the 
receiver. See the operating instructions 
supplied with your CD recorder.
1Press one of the input buttons 
to select the playback 
component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Prepare the playback 
component for playing.
For example, tune to the radio station you 
want to record (page 55).
3Prepare the recording 
component.
Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder 
and adjust the recording level.
4Start recording on the 
recording component, then 
start playback on the playback 
component.
Note
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output 
from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R OUT jacks.
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You can record from a video component using 
the receiver. See the operating instructions 
supplied with your recording component.
1Press one of the input buttons 
to select the playback 
component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Prepare the playback 
component for playing.
For example, insert the video tape you 
want to copy into the VCR.
3Prepare the recording 
component.
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the 
recording component (connected to 
VIDEO 1 OUT jack) for recording.
4Start recording on the 
recording component, then 
start playback on the playback 
component.
Notes
 Some sources contain copy guards to prevent 
recording. In this case, you may not be able to 
record from the source.
 When DMPORT input is selected and you have 
assigned VIDEO 1 input to DMPORT input, no 
video signals are output from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 
OUT jack.
Changing button 
assignments
You can change the factory settings of the 
input buttons to suit the components in your 
system. For example, if you connect a DVD 
recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, 
you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote 
to control the DVD recorder.
1Hold down the input button of 
which you want to change the 
assignment.
Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.
2Referring to the table below, 
press the corresponding 
button for the category you 
want.
Example: Press 4.
Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to 
control the DVD recorder.
Recording onto a recording 
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Using the Remote/Additional Information
Categories and the 
corresponding buttons
a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 
setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS 
respectively.
b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or 
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.
c)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray 
disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.
To clear all remote button 
assignments
(RM-AAU015)
Press ?/1, DMPORT and MASTER VOL –  
at the same time.
The remote is reset to its factory settings.
(RM-AAU013)
Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL – 
at the same time.
The remote is reset to its factory settings.
Glossary
xComponent video
A format for transmitting video signal 
information consisting of three separate 
signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and 
chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as 
DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted 
more faithfully. The three jacks are color - 
coded green, blue and red.
xComposite video
A standard format for transmitting video 
signal information. The luminance signal Y 
and chrominance signal C are combined and 
transmitted together.
xDolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology 
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It 
consists of front (left/right), center, surround 
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a 
designated audio standard for DVD video and 
also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since 
surround information is recorded and 
reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with 
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby 
surround.
xDolby Digital Surround EX
Acoustic technology developed by Dolby 
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information 
is matrixed into regular left and right surround 
channels so that the sound can be reproduced 
in 6.1 channel. Active scenes, especially, are 
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic 
sound field. Categories Press
VCR (command mode VTR 3)
a)1
VCR (command mode VTR 2)
a)2
DVD player/DVD recorder 
(command mode DVD1)
b)3
DVD recorder 
(command mode DVD3)
b)4
CD player 5
Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6
DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8
Blu-ray disc player 
(command mode BD1)
c)9
Blu-ray disc recorder 
(command mode BD3)
c)0/10
TV -/--
Not assigned ENTER/
MEMORY
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xDolby Pro Logic II
This technology converts 2 channel stereo 
recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. 
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and 
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as 
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional 
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 
channel surround sound.
xDolby Pro Logic IIx
Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) 
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby 
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby 
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 
7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel). Furthermore, 
existing stereo recorded content can also be 
reproduced in 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel).
xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro 
Logic)
Audio processing technology developed by 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono 
surround information is matrixed into two 
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is 
decoded and output in 4 channel surround 
sound. This is the most common audio 
processing method for DVD video.
xDTS 96/24
A high sound quality digital signal format. It 
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit 
rate of 96 kHz/24bit which is the highest 
possible for DVD video. The number of 
playback channels varies depending on the 
software.
xDTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology 
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It 
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, 
delivering a higher quality sound 
reproduction.
xDTS-ES
Format for 6.1 channel playback with 
surround back information. There are two 
modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all 
channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” 
which matrixes surround back channel into 
surround left and surround right channels. It is 
ideal for playback of motion picture 
soundtracks.
xDTS Neo:6
This technology converts 2 channel stereo 
recorded audio for 6.1 channel playback. 
There are two modes to select according to the 
playback source or your preference, CINEMA 
for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources 
such as music.
xHDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video 
and audio on a single digital connection. The 
HDMI connection carries standard to high 
definition video signals and multi channel 
audio signals to audio/video components, such 
as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form 
without degradation. The HDMI specification 
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital 
Contents Protection), a copy protection 
technology that incorporates coding 
technology for digital video signals.
xSampling frequency
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data 
should be quantified. This process is called 
sampling, and the number of times per second 
the analog data is quantified is called the 
sampling frequency. A standard music CD 
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per 
second, which is expressed as a sampling 
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a 
higher sampling frequency means better sound 
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the 
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
On power sources
 Before operating the receiver, check that the 
operating voltage is identical with your local 
power supply. 
The operating voltage is indicated on the 
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit 
itself has been turned off.
 If you are not going to use the receiver for a 
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver 
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC 
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull 
the cord.
 The AC power cord must be changed only at 
a qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during 
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you 
continuously use this receiver at a large 
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, 
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid 
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
 Place the receiver in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and 
prolong the life of the receiver.
 Do not place the receiver near heat sources, 
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
 Do not place anything on top of the cabinet 
that might block the ventilation holes and 
cause malfunctions.
 Do not place the receiver near equipment 
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the 
receiver is being used in combination with a 
TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too 
close to that equipment, noise may result, 
and picture quality may suffer. This is 
especially likely when using an indoor 
antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an 
outdoor antenna.)
 Use caution when placing the receiver or 
speakers on surfaces that have been specially 
treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as 
staining or discoloration of the surface may 
result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure 
to turn off and unplug the receiver.
If you encounter color 
irregularity on a nearby TV 
screen
The front speakers, center speaker and the sub 
woofer are magnetically shielded to allow 
them to be installed near a TV set. However, 
color irregularities may still be observed on 
certain types of TV sets. 
As the surround and surround back speakers 
are not magnetically shielded, we recommend 
that you place them slightly further away from 
the TV set (page 13).
If color irregularity is 
observed...
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 
15 to 30 minutes.
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If color irregularity is observed 
again...
Place the speaker further away from the TV 
set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the 
volume on the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use any type of 
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, 
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems 
concerning your receiver, please consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the receiver, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the 
problem.
Audio
There is no sound, no matter which 
component is selected, or only a very 
low-level sound is heard.
 Check that the speakers and components 
are connected securely.
 Check that both the receiver and all 
components are turned on.
 Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set 
to “VOL MIN”.
 Check that headphones are not connected.
 Press MUTING to cancel the muting 
function.
 Check that you have selected the correct 
component with the input buttons (page 
34).
 The protective device on the receiver has 
been activated. Turn off the receiver, 
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and 
turn on the power again.
There is no sound from a specific 
component.
 Check that the component is connected 
correctly to the audio input jacks for that 
component.
 Check that the cord(s) used for the 
connection is (are) fully inserted into the 
jacks on both the receiver and the 
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There is no sound from one of the front 
speakers.
 Connect a pair of headphones to the 
PHONES jack to verify that sound is 
output from the headphones. If only one 
channel is output from the headphones, the 
component may not be connected to the 
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords 
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the 
receiver and the component. If both 
channels are output from the headphones, 
the front speaker may not be connected to 
the receiver correctly. Check the 
connection of the front speaker which is 
not outputting any sound.
 Make sure you have connected to both the 
L and R jacks of an analog component, and 
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an 
audio cord (not supplied).
There is no sound from analog 2 
channel sources.
 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to 
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected 
input (page 59).
There is no sound from digital sources 
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to 
“ANALOG” (page 59).
There is no sound from the speakers of 
the receiver when you connect the 
receiver and the playback component 
via a HDMI connection.
 Make sure that you have connected the 
digital audio jacks on the playback 
component to the receiver (page 19). Then, 
turn off or mute the TV’s volume.
The left and right sounds are 
unbalanced or reversed.
 Check that the speakers and components 
are connected correctly and securely.
 Adjust the balance parameters using the 
LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
 Check that the speakers and components 
are connected securely.
 Check that the connecting cords are away 
from a transformer or motor, and at least  
3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent 
light.
 Move your audio components away from 
the TV.
 The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them 
with a cloth slightly moistened with 
alcohol.
There is no sound, or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the center/
surround/surround back speakers.
 Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode 
(page 52).
 Adjust the speaker level (page 33).
There is no sound from the surround 
back speaker.
 Some discs have no Dolby Digital 
Surround EX flag even though the 
packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX 
logos. In this case, select “SB ON” (page 
43).
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
 Check that the sub woofer is connected 
correctly and securely.
 Make sure you have turned on your sub 
woofer.
The surround effect cannot be 
obtained.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(press MOVIE or MUSIC).
 Sound fields do not function for signals 
with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz.
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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel 
sound is not reproduced.
 Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing 
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS 
format.
 When connecting the DVD player, etc., to 
the digital input jacks of this receiver, 
check the audio setting (the settings for the 
audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be carried out.
 Check that the components are connected 
correctly.
 Select the source component using the 
input buttons (page 34).
Video
There is no picture or an unclear 
picture appears on the TV screen.
 Select the appropriate input using the input 
buttons.
 Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
 Move your audio components away from 
the TV.
 Assign the composite video input to 
DMPORT input correctly.*
 Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, video output may not be 
possible.*
The source image input to the HDMI 
jack on the receiver is not output from 
the TV.
 Check the HDMI connection.
 Depending on the playback component, 
you may need to set up the component. 
Refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with each component.
Recording cannot be carried out.
 Check that the components are connected 
correctly.
 Select the source component using the 
input buttons (page 34).
* Models of area code SP, AU only.
Tuner
The FM reception is poor.
 Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) 
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM 
antenna as shown below. If you connect 
the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground 
it against lightning. To prevent a gas 
explosion, do not connect the ground wire 
to a gas pipe.
ANTENNA
AM
Receiver
To groundGround wire 
(not supplied)  Outdoor FM antenna